Malaysia captain Safiq Rahim given three-week trial at Cardiff City

MALAYSIAN football captain Safiq Rahim is on his way to Cardiff City for a three-week trial.

MALAYSIAN football captain Safiq Rahim is on his way to Cardiff City for a three-week trial.

Midfielder Rahim, who currently plays for Malaysian outfit Selangor, will join the Bluebirds in the coming days as he looks to impress boss Malky Mackay ahead of the January transfer window.

Rahim's team-mate Safi Sali also trained with the Bluebirds in October.

An excited Rahim said: "It's a chance that I've been waiting for. This is the best opportunity for me to show my football skills. I know it's tough but nothing is impossible.

"It's time for us to show that there are skillful footballers in Malaysia, too," said the 24-year-old .

Rahim, who captained Malaysia against Arsenal and Liverpool in July, said whatever the outcome, he hoped to learn the finer points of the game during the Cardiff trials and take his game to a higher level.

"Of course, my dream is to become the first Malaysian to play in England."

The Bluesbirds' Malaysian owner Datuk Chan Tien Ghee added: "We're glad to have Safiq in Cardiff for three weeks. He'll be well taken care of there and be given the chance to train with the first team.

He'll be looked at personally by Malky Mackay and we'll get a full evaluation done by Mackay."

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